Unemployment claims in New Hampshire top 36,000, once again setting state record
New Hampshire for the third week in a row saw a massive surge in jobless claims, once again setting a state record, according to data from the U.S. Department of Labor.
New Hampshire governor warns that revenue shortfalls will force budget cuts
There will “undoubtedly” be state budget cuts due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Chris Sununu said Wednesday.
New Hampshire governor pushes for adherence to social distancing, stops short of ordering home isolation
Gov. Chris Sununu urged New Hampshire residents to follow social distancing guidelines but did not order a shelter in place directive as the state recorded its first death from the novel coronavirus.
The Small Business Administration approved New Hampshire’s application for economic injury disaster loans
The Small Business Administration approved New Hampshire’s application for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans. Businesses can apply for up to $2 million to help them recover from losses due to the COVID-19 emergency.
Sununu issues orders to protect New Hampshire residents from evictions, foreclosures, disconnections during virus crisis
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu announced a series of executive actions Tuesday designed to take on the coronavirus outbreak that has shut down much of the country.
New Hampshire bill could lead to increases in business property taxes
“We oppose this bill that is designed to shift the tax burden from residents to businesses,” David Juvet, senior vice president of policy at the Business and Industry Association of New Hampshire, said during the hearing. “It is the wrong road.”
New Hampshire named one of best states for retirees
New Hampshire was named the third best state for retirement in a report released by WalletHub. To identify the most retirement-friendly states, WalletHub did comparisons across three key dimensions: affordability, quality of life, and health care.
New Hampshire legislation looking to adjust for decreases in gas tax revenue
As New Hampshire faces declining highway funds stemming from a decrease in gas tax revenue, lawmakers have been considering higher vehicle registration fees to offset the losses.
Homegrown marijuana legislation once again under consideration in New Hampshire
A bill passed the New Hampshire Senate that allows qualified patients and designated caregivers to grow up to three marijuana plants at a time.
In wake of net metering veto, N.H. Gov. Sununu seeks compromise, but Democrats cry foul
Senate Bill 159 was designed as an attempt to increase the amount of renewable energy cities and businesses can generate themselves. But Sununu said he was concerned the bill would cost low-income residents too much because of raised electric rates.
New Hampshire officials tout early success of sports gambling program
Even though the Patriots weren’t the winners, heading into Super Bowl weekend, the New Hampshire Lottery reported more than $1 million in sports betting net profit for education.
Bernie Sanders wins New Hampshire primary
Sanders declared victory around 11 p.m. with 26 percent of the vote, leading former South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg. As Sanders addressed the crowd of supporters, he said the results were “The beginning of the end of Donald Trump,” calling Trump “the most dangerous president” in the history of the country.